Michael Friedman, LMHC

Michael Friedman uses a practical, skills-focused approach to help people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and life changes. He combines clear problem-solving with a warm, straightforward manner so conversations feel useful from the start. Michael is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) practicing in Washington with 13 years of experience.

He emphasizes cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thinking and replace it with manageable habits. He also draws on attachment-based ideas to help people understand their close relationships and how those patterns affect current challenges. Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented, with room for humor and direct feedback when it helps.

Michael helps people who struggle with trauma and abuse, grief, parenting questions, addiction concerns, and relationship or intimacy problems. He also addresses stress, burnout, low self-esteem, anger, and career transitions. Additional areas of focus include ADHD, body image, codependency, and communication problems.

His style blends supportive listening with practical tools. That might mean working on coping skills, practicing communication, or tracking reactions between sessions. Michael can introduce creative options on request, such as art-based exercises to unlock new perspectives.

People looking for straightforward help with specific problems will find a clear, steady approach. Michael aims to help clients build skills, feel more capable, and make concrete changes that fit their day-to-day life.

How Michael brings CBT and attachment work online

Michael often uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and practice new behaviors; CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, panic, and many everyday worries. He also uses attachment-based ideas to look at patterns in close relationships and how those patterns shape reactions and intimacy concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Michael works collaboratively to see what fits a person's goals and preferences, adjusting techniques as therapy unfolds so sessions stay relevant and practical.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video calls are good for face-to-face conversation and skill demonstrations, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a calmer check-in is needed, and chat or messaging can support brief updates, coaching-type check-ins, or ongoing practice between meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, family, and busy schedules while keeping the focus on useful, goal-based work.